{"product_id":"cotes-du-rhone-barton-guestier-2001","title":"Côtes du Rhône Barton \u0026 Guestier 2001","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2001 Côtes du Rhône from Barton \u0026amp; Guestier is a red wine originating from the Rhône Valley in southeastern France, bottled at 14% alcohol. Barton \u0026amp; Guestier is one of France's oldest wine houses in continuous operation, founded in Bordeaux in 1725 by the Irish merchant Thomas Barton during a period of significant commercial growth. The partnership with Daniel Guestier was officially established in 1802. Today, the house is part of the Castel Group, and while its historical roots are deeply tied to the Bordeaux trade structure, its portfolio has expanded to include wines from several other prominent French regions. Operating primarily as a négociant rather than a single estate, the house maintains a role it has held for nearly three centuries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rhône Valley has a rich viticultural history dating back to Roman times. The Côtes du Rhône appellation, which was granted AOC status in 1937, is a vast regional designation that covers the entire valley. It spans 171 municipalities across six departments, stretching from Vienne in the north to Avignon in the south. As France's second-largest AOC, the area features a highly diverse terroir. The soils vary dramatically throughout the region, ranging from granite in the northern sections to limestone, clay, and pebble gravel in the warmer southern parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis vintage is crafted from a blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Carignan, which are classic varieties for the region. Grenache, the French name for Garnacha, is widely cultivated in the Rhône Valley, Southern France, and California. It is complemented by Syrah, a blue grape also known internationally as Shiraz, which is a staple in the Rhône as well as in regions like Australia and Washington. The blend is rounded out by Carignan, a traditional Mediterranean grape variety frequently grown in Southern France and Spain. Together, these varieties form the foundation of the traditional red wines produced under the Appellation Côtes-du-Rhône Contrôlée.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barton \u0026 Guestier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57472276201798,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/3478\/1950\/files\/generated-1443_fa079fbd-cde0-47d5-bc64-c0ea69ac7eaa.jpg?v=1790595748","url":"https:\/\/bottleswithhistory.com\/products\/cotes-du-rhone-barton-guestier-2001","provider":"Bottles With History","version":"1.0","type":"link"}